Behavioral Training Seminar Series with On-Site Training and Consultation

Behavioral Training Series: Principles and Strategies for Teaching Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Behavior Solutions, Inc., through support from the St. Charles Developmental Disabilities Resource Board, is providing training on teaching and managing behaviors in individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

The training includes 10 hrs of classroom instruction followed by 10 hrs of on-site consultation with each person attending from a Licensed Behavior Analyst who provides help implementing what is learned in the workshops.

Respite is available on site during workshop hours.

Goals:  Provide knowledge of effective behavioral strategies for supporting individuals with a DD can identify why key skills are not being learned or why behavior problems are occurring  Teach attendees how to teach new skills through positive behavioral approaches  Teach strategies for assessing and analyzing behavior problems  Teach strategies to address behavioral difficulties impacting the life of the individual and those they interact with on a daily basis

CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION

 Individual must live in St. Charles County, have a Developmental Disability as defined in Missouri Revised Statutes, and be registered with the Missouri Department of Mental Health  Commitment from 2-5 people in the individual’s life (parents, teachers, caregivers, other providers) to attend and participate in all workshops and on-site consultation activities. Only individual must live in St. Charles County.

This is a short 5-6 week program but requires a strong commitment to learn and apply new techniques that results in a huge pay off for you and the individual. Average improvement over the last 10 years is 80% reduction in all behaviors for the majority of participants!

** Eligibility requirements must be met before participation

Contact Behavior Solutions, Inc.  636-493-9299 (office/fax)  [email protected] Improving People’s Lives Through Education, Training and Support

Behavioral Training Application Checklist

Please use the following checklist to ensure you submit all materials necessary for participation in the workshop series. If you have any questions contact our office at 636-265-0407.

Application Items Required

 Completed Application form

 Respite Application (if applicable)

 Eligibility Determination Form

 Participant Information

 Background Information

 Client Information Release Form

 Enrollment Fees

 $20 non-refundable enrollment fee per person in attendance  Make checks payable to Behavior Solutions, Inc.

Return entire completed packet to:

Behavior Solutions, Inc 44 Portwest Ct. St. Charles, MO 63303 (fax) 636-493-9299 e-mail: [email protected] Application for Participation in Behavioral Training Series

Individual with Developmental Disability Information

Name Diagnosis

Date of Birth Ph #

Address

School/Work Name School/work ph#

Address

Guardian’s Name

Current behavior problems ______

______

Current goals ______

______

Preferred workshop time (circle all that work): Daytime or evening M T W Th Fr Sat Daytime workshops occur across two days with a couple of weeks in between, evening workshops occur 1 day a week across 5 weeks

Will you need respite services* to attend workshops? Yes No

If yes, how many individuals will use respite? ______

If yes, complete attached Respite Information Form *Respite is only for individuals with a developmental disability.

Does anyone in the home smoke? Yes No Are there pets in the home? Yes No If yes, what kind? ______DDRB RESPITE APPLICATION

Name ______DOB ______Age ______

Child’s Diagnosis______

Child’s Address______

City ______State______Zip ______

Home phone: ______

Mother/Guardian Name ______

Father/Guardian Name: ______

ASSISTANCE NEEDED (Please be descriptive) Mobility (Walking/Running) Describe ______Restroom/Personal Hygiene Describe ______

Eating/Drinking Describe ______SEIZURES  YES  NO My child has seizures. Please explain the frequency of your child’s seizures, any triggers and/ or warning signs and step by step instructions in case of a seizure. ______ALLERGIES

 YES  NO My child has allergies (food, insects, latex, medications) Please explain ______

BEHAVIOR INFORMATION

 YES  NO You need to be aware of my child’s behaviors (frequent meltdowns or crying spells, fascination with specific objects, violence, inappropriate language, hair pulling, stealing, eloping etc…)

If your child exhibits significant behaviors please explain in great detail how you handle these situations at home. Explain any triggers as well as how these situations can be controlled or avoided. ______Eligibility Determination Form

***To be completed by guardian and sent to your service coordinator at St. Louis Regional Center or DDRB case management. The service coordinator will send it back to Behavior Solutions, Inc.

To: St. Louis Regional Center/DDRB

My child, ______, receives/is eligible to receive services from the St. Louis Regional Center/DDRB and will receive services from Behavior Solutions, Inc. In order to receive funding from the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County, Behavior Solutions, Inc needs documentation of my child’s disability.

As a result, I hereby give you permission to send/fax to Behavior Solutions, Inc. proof of my child’s disability. Please send /fax one of the following to Behavior Solutions, Inc:

1. A letter of eligibility determination (including diagnosis) 2. The DMH Client Profile form that includes the client number and diagnosis 3. The CIMOR Diagnostic sheet

Behavior Solutions Inc. Fax: 636-493-9299 44 Portwest Court email: [email protected] St. Charles, MO 63303

Your prompt assistance is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Parent/Guardian signature Date Phone# Parent/Guardian printed name

Participant Information Form

Information of people supporting the individual with a Developmental Disability (max of 5 support participants)

1.Name Relationship to individual (parent, family member, teacher, etc.)

Address Home Phone

Cell/Work Phone

Email Fax

Address Home Phone

Cell/Work Phone

Email Fax

Address Home Phone

Cell/Work Phone

Email Fax

Address Home Phone

Cell/Work Phone

Email Fax

Address Home Phone

Cell/Work Phone

Email Fax

Background Information

1. Describe how the individual communicates (good use of language, some words, Picture Exchange Communication (PECS), augmentative communication system (voice output), etc.). ______

______

2. To what extent do the parents agree with each other on how to manage behaviors?

Disagree Agree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3. Is there a history of Child abuse or neglect _____ yes ____ no If yes, explain the circumstances and any treatment that has been sought.

______

4. Is there a history of marital problems? _____ yes ____ no If yes, explain the circumstances and any treatment that has been sought.

______

5. Is there a history of drug or alcohol abuse in the family? _____ yes ____ no If yes, explain the circumstances and any treatment that has been sought.

______

6. Please rate each participant’s willingness to participate and to try new strategies. Low High 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name ______Rating (1-10) ______

Name ______Rating (1-10) ______

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Client Information Release Form

The Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County (DDRB) is a Senate Bill 40 Board that enables St. Charles County voters to tax themselves to pay for services for people with certain disabilities. The DDRB provides funding for the programs and services you receive from Behavior Solutions, Inc.

The DDRB periodically reviews individual files/records to assure compliance with agency outcomes, eligibility and quality assurances. This is notice to you that as a funding entity the DDRB will have access to your information on file with Behavior Solutions, Inc for the purpose of planning and review.

The information reviewed/obtained by the DDRB may be released to a professional consultant contracted by the DDRB for the purpose of general data collection to identify trends in the service delivery. Personal identification data will not be released to any other party. The DDRB maintains its client information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The DDRB does not sell or share its customer information with other entities except as noted above.

By signing this document, you give permission for Behavior Solutions, Inc to share information with the DDRB to help with better continuity of the supports you receive.

I agree to Behavior Solutions, Inc sharing information regarding my records with the DDRB. I understand that refusal to sign this document will forfeit my ability to receive funds form the DDRB.

This release is valid for one year from date of signature.

______Printed Name of Service Recipient Date

______Signature of Service Recipient (if over 18) Date

______Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

______Signature of Agency Representative Date